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Surprise, northwest Valley at-risk teens get lifeline

Business

Ace Hardware opens new location in southeast Surprise

Business

Long-awaited Portillo's opens its doors in Surprise

Health

Blood drives set for Surprise as weather heats up

The city of Surprise is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host several blood drives this spring and summer.

Education

OUAZ students help Surprise charter school

Thanks to a collaboration between Ottawa University Arizona and Arizona Charter Academy, the students at the Surprise charter school are learning the fundamentals of basketball, football and soccer.

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …

Community

Surprise wants resident feedback on housing, development

The city of Surprise, in partnership with Maricopa HOME Consortium, is conducting a citizen needs assessment to collect feedback that will help in the development of the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) and regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.

Opinions

Letters: Surprise festival could charge more, but not too much more

We went to the (Out of the Park Music) festival and thoroughly enjoyed it.

City Government

Hastings switching days for monthly meetup in Surprise

Surprise District 5 City Councilmember Jack Hastings has decided to switch the days of his monthly meetups for district residents.

Public Meetings

Upcoming city meetings in Surprise

Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise.

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Canyon View softball stays calm as another Arizona title game looms

PHOENIX - Canyon View softball did not celebrate Friday night like a team that finally turned the tables on Willow Canyon in the playoffs. The 9-3 win kept the Jaguars undefeated in the 5A …

ARIZONA CAPITOL

Surprise, Tempe, Fountain Hills lawmakers debate border security bill

PHOENIX - Senators from Fountain Hills, Tempe and Surprise debated border security legislation that will be up for a roll-call vote set for Tuesday. Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, Senate …

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Willow Canyon’s Jones dashes up Arizona sprinter charts

Every year, a handful of sprinters emerge on the scene among Arizona’s best. Typically these newcomers are freshman or upperclassmen who stars in another sport and just tried track. But a …

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Surprise police handle high-profile cases in 2024

The year literally started off with a bang for the Surprise Police Department.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY

Chris Judd: District 6 Newsletter — May 2024

As summer approaches and temperatures go up, I’d like to remind you of some everyday habits that make a difference: using water efficiently, protecting our waterways and participating in …

Aly Cline: District 2 Newsletter — May 2024

As summer fast approaches and children begin to wrap up their school year, at City Hall we continue to plan fun and safe activities for the community.

Jack Hastings: District 5 Newsletter — May 2024

One of the most impactful discussions coming to the City Council is about our Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

Education

Dysart holds early kindergarten admittance screenings through June 1

If your child turns 5 before Dec. 31, an early admissions screening process was given the green light to accept students into Dysart School’s kindergarten program for the 2024-25 school year.

Education

Surprise schools sweep stock market game

Teams from Valley Vista and Willow Canyon high schools swept the top three spots in the 2023-2024 year-long Arizona Council on Economic Education Stock Market Game for the state of Arizona.

Education

19 Dysart district students earn foundation aid

The Dysart Education Foundation annual scholarship awards dinner awarded $90,000 to 19 graduating seniors from the four Dysart Schools high schools.

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Surprise mayor candidates square off in forum

Aly Cline highlighted her record as a city councilmember over the last four years, while Kevin Sartor said he hopes voters want a different voice to lead the city of Surprise.